Mate in 3: bishop to a7
c9-21439Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
30. Ba7+ Ka8 31. Qxc7 Kxa7 32. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Qxc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #725.
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